7Baby Potatoes With Herbs
If you love potatoes, you should try “pommes de terre grenaille”. These are sort of baby potatoes, which are harvested before being fully grown. Cook them with some olive oil, butter and fresh herbs for a hearty side dish.
- Some vocabulary to help you:
Sarriette = satureja, a sort of herb
Marjolaine = marjory
Persil plat = flat-leaf parsley
Find this recipe on Papilles et Pupilles.
8Sweet Potato and Vegetable Tian
Looking for a healthy vegetable mix? The “tian de légumes”, which combines various vegetables with aromatic herbs, is a famous dish from the South of France. It’s like a fancy ratatouille. In this recipe, just swap classic potatoes for some yams and you’ll have the perfect “Thanksgiving Tian”!
- Some vocabulary to help you:
Aubergine = eggplant
Courgette = zucchini
Patate douce = sweet potato
Find this recipe on Ma Healthy Tendency.
9Braised Asparagus With Tamari Sauce
On your Thanksgiving table, it’s always good to have some green vegetables. Something healthy to go with your chicken, for example. Try these asparagus braised with some tamari sauce. Good news, it’s also vegan!
- Some vocabulary to help you:
Asperges vertes = green asparagus
Graines de sésame (optionnel) = sesame seeds (optional)
Find this recipe on The Sunny Foodie.
